The ‘strop and pin’ method of connecting a bulk hose to a PSV for bulk transfer operations offshore is now becoming the norm and is generally considered to be a safe and easy method of securing a bulk

A vessel recently experienced machinery failure which had significant potential to result in a far more serious incident. The vessel was standing by at location due to fog preventing operations. At 03:20 the high-level alarm on the forward

A Company Vessel was carrying out deck cargo operations at an offshore installation. As a container was received on the installation landing platform the Crane Operator reported that a Potential Dropped Object had been discovered on top of

A Platform Supply Vessel worked with the stern facing towards the rig and weather. As the cargo operation was about to commence, a big wave hit the stern of the ship and water came over the deck. This

There was a recent experience for a high potential near miss during final approach to an offshore installation. The vessel had been alongside working cargo earlier in the day, due to deteriorating weather conditions the vessel ceased work

A Vessel was stationed in DP Mode alongside an offshore installation and carrying out backload operations with the offshore crane. While backloading a 20ft container onto the deck, the Crane Operator misjudged the available space and accidentally landed

While hose watching during bunkering operations, a Deck Foreman noticed an object on top of a container onboard the Supply Vessel.

Shortly after departure, a crew member reported to the Bridge with a cut to his hand. He had been carrying empty boxes from the store and through the galley when he caught his hand on the sharp edge

After a voyage the vessel crew found one twist lock pocket cover missing from the aft main deck. The cover had washed out during heavy weather before work began at the drilling rig. The vessel was later informed

During vessel lifting operations a spanner fell from approximately 2-3 metres to the deck, round end down in the deck. All vessel personnel were in the safe-haven and not on the deck at the time of the incident.